Coloring in the tree of life

Jason Raymond

doi:10.1016/j.tim.2007.11.003

Coloring in the tree of life

Jason Raymond

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Abstract

Metagenome sequencing presents an exciting new tool for assessing microbial diversity in complex, natural communities that cannot be cultured in the laboratory. Using metagenomics as a starting point, Bryant et al. (2007) have discovered a new thermophilic phototroph from a poorly characterized bacterial phylum with no previously known photosynthetic members, extending the range of photosynthesis into a new branch on the tree of life. This new organism, Candidatus Chloracidobacterium thermophilum, encompasses a mélange of traits distinct from known phototrophs.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	41-43
Number of pages	3
Journal	Trends in microbiology
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tim.2007.11.003
State	Published - Feb 2008
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Microbiology
Microbiology (medical)
Infectious Diseases
Virology

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